| Noun | 1. | cleansing - the act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning" |
| Adj. | 1. | cleansing - cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands; "ablutionary rituals" Synonyms: ablutionary |
| 2. | cleansing - acting like an antiseptic Synonyms: purifying |